Vioolsdrift Lodge

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.1
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Vioolsdrift Lodge in Vioolsdrif offers recently renovated apartments with garden views. Each unit features a terrace, balcony, and private bathroom. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi in public areas. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and kids' pool. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes full English/Irish with local specialties. Activities and Services: Activities available include fishing and film nights. Free on-site private parking, paid shuttle service, and car hire enhance the stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Lynette
South Africa South Africa
“Place was clean, everything you need was in the chalet. Hostess was great. We enjoyed it so much we want to go back”
Cheryl
Namibia Namibia
“Very friendly staff. Accommodated our needs. Dinner was amazing and we all enjoyed a super evening together. Host was kind enough to pack a take away breakfast as we left early morning. That was just as good. Exceptional value.”
Kannemeyer
South Africa South Africa
“The friendly and welcoming she went out of her way to make it as comfortable as possible for my 89 father-in-law. We even received a lunch box”
Wouter
South Africa South Africa
“Glad we could buy the meat and wood there. Very impressed since the rugby match could be watched there.”
Verster
South Africa South Africa
“Victoria and Tony went above and beyond to accommodate us. We arrived early and they still let us in and made us feel welcome. Dinner was exceptional and they even prepared a seperate dessert for the kids. Absolutely amazing hosts! The self...”
Ters
South Africa South Africa
“​🌟 Outstanding Hospitality and Comfort! ​We had an absolutely wonderful stay! The hospitality here is next-level. A huge thank you to Buyi, who was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and managed to accommodate our early check-in request within just...”
Peter
South Africa South Africa
“Very friendly doggos on the property that kept us company. The beds were comfy, it was clean, and the aircon made us sleep well. The food was delicious and the receptionist was very friendly.”
Alexia
South Africa South Africa
“Lovely stopover. Great food and bar options. Difficult to gain access to property. Excellent access to the border crossing.”
Jan
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly staff. Good food. Noisy, but perfect location if you are travelling between SA and Namibia. Perfect swimming pool”
Hood
South Africa South Africa
“Everything, thank you! Perfect place, perfect location, awesome amenities & facilities, absolutely most beautifully pleasant staff. My preferred stay, for all travel between 🇿🇦 & 🇳🇦 PERIOD! Would most Highly recommend to all & sundry.”

Managed by Tony And Victoria

Company review score: 9.1Based on 96 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Vioolsdrift Lodge is situated on the N7 highway in Vioolsdrif in the Northern Cape, 350metres from the Vioolsdrift Border Control to Namibia. Accommodation is provided in a variety of units, each furnished with comfortable beds and offering bathrooms fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a basin. Each unit features air-conditioning, TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, secure parking, and a private braai area on the patio. Our guests at Vioolsdrift Lodge have access to on-site facilities such as the swimming pool, restaurant, bar, lapa, and friendly animals roaming around the lodge. Additionally, river rafting tours on the Orange River can be booked. At Vioolsdrift Lodge, you can enjoy a divine, freshly prepared meal and have a refreshing drink at our favourite bar "Die Apteek". To add on to your stay at Vioolsdrift Lodge, we can pre-book an exciting river rafting trip for you and the family, or even for fun team building activity.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Portuguese

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant @ Vioolsdrift Lodge
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Vioolsdrift Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Vioolsdrift Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 20:00 and 07:00
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Vioolsdrift Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Vioolsdrift Lodge